After several years of adding to this I thought I would thank
Wotan, Baz, and Hubertus for the inspiration after seeing their
posts. I started with the dagger only. After time went by I became frustrated as I learned how hard {for me} it is to find a real portepee. Alas a week ago I received my first hunting knot! I am thrilled! Besides the visible traits that makes them
unique, what also impressed me is the thickness of the strap and relative heft, I suppose from the aluminum wire used to weave. At any rate that old Quality is obvious! Thanks!
Oliver

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